Restaurant Grading System

A restaurant grade is seen at an establishment in Chelsea - New York, NY - Jan 19, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Speaker Christine Quinn Gives ‘F’ To Restaurant Grading System

New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn says she’s been hearing a steady drumbeat of complaints from eatery owners about the health department’s restaurant letter grading system.

2012/01/11

With Shocking Number Of ‘A’ Grades, Many Wonder If Restaurant Grading System Getting Worked

Every single New York City eatery — all 24,000 — has been inspected and assigned a letter grade. With a whopping number getting the top grade, an “A,” some are wondering if there’s a little grade inflation going on.

2011/11/14

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Traditional Hot Dog Vendors Disappearing From NYC Streets

When you think of food in the Big Apple, the hot dog is about as “New York” as it gets. But those street-side vendor carts are in transition.

2011/08/10

Long Island City Restaurant Gets An ‘A’

Sparks Deli in Long Island City is the first restaurant under the city’s new rating system to receive a perfect grade for food safety and cleanliness.

1010 WINS–2010/07/28

Long Island City Restaurant Gets An 'A'

Sparks Deli in Long Island City is the first restaurant under the city’s new rating system to receive a perfect grade for food safety and cleanliness.

1010 WINS–2010/07/28

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